Dr. George Galvan, MD
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery*
20+ years of experience
Dr. George Galvan, MD is a minimally invasive neurological spine surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galvan has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Medical Center and Peterson Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (36 reviews)
Practice
2829 Babcock Rd Ste 106 San Antonio, TX 78229Telehealth available
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Dr. Galvan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Good patient ratings
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Galvan's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galvan
4.7
36 ratings, 19 with a written review
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The Staff
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lyla Belken – Oct 04, 2024
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Dr. Galvan performed a Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator on December 7, 2020. What relief I have gotten! I feel that I will be able to have a "normal" life, pain free and will be able to go back to playing golf....and enjoying it!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Marilyn Atkins – Dec 09, 2020
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Had a pre-op office visit to discuss surgical options. Waited about 5 minutes before I was called back for x-rays. Thereafter I was taken to a room for the office visit where I waited less than 5 minutes before I saw Dr Galvan. After expressing my concerns we agreed to surgery to remove a defective neurostimulater. The surgery took place about two weeks later. While my surgery was scheduled for 1000, I was actually taken back 30 minutes sooner. The surgery went well without complications.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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Excellent neurosurgeon and team! I went through 6 months of excruciating pain due to 2 inch herniated disc pressing on my sciatic nerve. I wish I would've seen Dr. Galvan sooner. He gave me back my life! I'm 30 y/o and doing great 2 months post op. TNS explained the surgery and gave me ease knowing I was in good hands. Great bed side manners! I have referred my family and friends to Dr. Galvan.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Arianna in McAllen, TX – Dec 27, 2018
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Laying in bed after 2 level fusion & 4 level laminectomy-I was terrified about any back surgery. Dr Galvan & his team of PAs, NPs, and other great surgeons MDs all were part of my case. I was referred and seen on a Tuesday and am laying in post op day 2 recovery on Saturday. My severe leg pain, inability to walk and to control bodily functions are alleviated. My back pain is at a high level due to surgery but they are planning on having me see teams of PTs, personal trainers & nutritionists! A++
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Larry G in Stone Oak, TX – Dec 23, 2018
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My life has changed. I went from being curled up in bed in pain to walking distances with a walker for safety. He left no stone unturned. He believed as I did that my age was not a disadvantage buy an advantage. I was healthy enough for the major back surgery and I felt like I was a team member in my health. I have since referred 2 people to Dr. Galvan. One is getting ready for surgery and the other is still doing the preliminary testing done to rule in or rule out surgery. I love that team.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Patsy in San Antonio, TX – Nov 09, 2018
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Galvan's staff scheduled my appointment , at their discretion, during the time Galvan was on vacation for a week. I only saw his PA who explained the MRI that my referring doc had already explained in much better detail. My questions were not answered and Dr Galvan never even called me back. I would not refer anyone to Dr Galvan! Just a way to make money and keep staff busy while on vacation.
What went well
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What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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san antonio, TX – Aug 22, 2018
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I would like to recommend Dr. Galvan. He is very compassionate, loyal, down to earth doctor with an outstanding bedside manor. You can tell he cares for his patients. I've never felt rushed during his appointments and he actually listens to everything you have to say.
Sincerely,
Todd Buckman 5-24-18
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Todd Buckman in KERRVILLE – May 25, 2018
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I would recommend him to friends and family.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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New Brunfels, TX – Mar 19, 2018
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I have the pleasure of getting to work with Dr. Galvan both professionally and as a patient. His knowledge and bedside manner are second to none and each patient I have sent have all given the same feedback of appreciation and satisfaction. Would give 6 stars if it were possible.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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San Antonio – Feb 08, 2018
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Dr Galvan is a great doctor, very knowledgeable and with great bedside manners.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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San Antonio – Jan 28, 2018
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There are no words to describe the expert and compassionate care I have received from Dr. Galvan. A year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with raging staph infections in both my cervical and thoracic spines and went into septic shock in the hospital. Dr. Galvan performed two difficult and complicated surgeries to clean out these infections and install hardware to shore up collapsed vertebra. No one else would touch me. With God's help, I have made a total recovery. Dr. Galvan saved my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Stevens in San Antonio, TX – Apr 15, 2017
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Performed emergency surgery. Was prompt, professional, considerate even though he was performing the procedure at almost midnight.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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jdar in San Antonio, TX – Jan 04, 2017
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After previously seeing two Spinal specialist who just wanted me to have surgery right away I can say with clear conscious my experience with Dr. Galvan has been fantastic. He did not push for surgery and let me seek alternatives for 3 years before I gave in and had it done. He told me when the time came, I would be ready. The last 2 months leading up to the cervical fusions were an agony but I knew my ordeal was over, soon as I woke up from anesthesia, intense pain gone, and recovery is easy.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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GWKoehler3 in Selma, Tx – Dec 13, 2016
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I underwent a fusion back surgery from T12 To L4 on June 201 Dr. George Galvan performed it extraordinary I feel great and recover a lot of my movements I recommend him he's a geeat Dr. Kind, respobsible,honest
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Rosa Jimenez in Texas – Sep 30, 2016
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I would highly recommend Dr. Galvan due to his expertise, professionalism and his excellent staff including his nurse practionier and anesthesiologist. He successfully drained and cauterized a synovial spinal cyst that was in a difficult area to access L4-L5. I am pain free and without negative residual effects from the surgery.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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S. Rogers in San Antonio, TX – Sep 27, 2016
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I felt my concern was taken very seriously and Dr. Galvan and his team did everything to make it happen as quickly as possible less than 2 weeks from start to finish. I am now (as of today) A little over 2 months past my surgery and I am very happy with the outcome. My typical deal with doctors is I stay away from them, but I would gladly come back if I needed his services again. I hope I never do need surgery again, but he would be the Dr. I would go to.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Andrea in Bandera, TX – Jul 08, 2016
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Dr. Galvan performed a spinal cord stimulator implantation surgery for me. His team is very talented and knowledgeable. After a successful trial, I was eager to have my surgery. Dr. Galvan was recommended to me by my own pain management specialist, as well as by several other practitioners that help patients with chronic pain. I was surprised to hear his name by various unrelated practitioners. Now I know why; Dr. Galvan and his team are talented. I feel fortunate and most importantly, BETTER.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Cecelia in San Antonio, TX – Apr 20, 2016
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I was scared by the thought of having surgery to fuse my C6 and C7. However, Dr. Galvan and his staff made every effort to ensure that I was educated prior to and after my procedure. He and his nurse practionioner, Cynthia took the time to explain and build trust with my family and me. If you are looking for an excellent neurosurgeon, you have found him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
20 others found this helpful
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Stacey Walker in Boerne, TX – Mar 20, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Galvan to family and friends is 4.6666665 out of 5
About Me
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Treat patients in the same manner you would treat your family!Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
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The University Of Texas Health Science Center
Residency Hospital, 2009The Ohio State University Hospitals
Internship Hospital, 2008Indiana University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001Indiana University-purdue University / Indianapolis
Undergraduate School, 1997University Of Iowa
Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean14% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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